Area code 608
Area code 608 serves Madison and nearby parts of Wisconsin, including Janesville, Beloit and La Crosse. It is on Central Time, which observes daylight saving time. 353 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 608 at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| Main city | Madison |
| Time zone | Central Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 353 |
Cities in 608
- Madison
- Janesville
- Beloit
- La Crosse
An area code shows where a number was first assigned. Mobile numbers keep their area code when people move, so the person you’re calling may be somewhere else.
When you can call a 608 number
Federal telemarketing rules under the TCPA allow sales calls between 8 AM and 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Here is that window for a 608 number, shown in your own time zone.
General information, not legal advice. Some states add rules for Sundays, holidays or the number of calls. See our calling hours guide.
| If you’re on | You can call 608 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Central | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Mountain | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Arizona | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Pacific | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
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Questions about 608
What time zone is area code 608?
Area code 608 is on Central Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 608?
Area code 608 is in Wisconsin. Its main city is Madison, and it also covers Janesville, Beloit and La Crosse.
What are the legal hours to call a 608 number?
Under the federal TCPA, sales calls are allowed from 8 AM to 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Personal and informational calls are not limited by these hours.
What area codes overlay 608?
353 covers the same area as 608, so numbers in the same town can have either code.